Studio Facilitators
Meet the arts and wellness practitioners who will be hosting you in Studio Lomandra.
Mixed Media Artist
Chelsea Lomandra
Chelsea is an artist based in Moreton Bay Region, she specialises in a broad variety of media including ceramics, pigments making, natural dyes, illustration, mixed media layering and printmaking. Their practice has been operating in South East Queensland and interstate for over a decade. Throughout the years they have taught techniques at a variety of different events. What Chelsea loves the most about facilitating is getting the chance to help people grow through nurturing their creativity and igniting curiosity.
Art Therapist
Phoebe Hofsteede
Phoebe is a mixed media artist and creative art therapy practitioner based in the Moreton Bay area, who has been practising art for over 15 years. She creates unique artworks using real pressed flowers, collage and paint overlaying her photographs of landscapes, still life or portraits. As a creative art therapy practitioner, Phoebe shares her love of healing through art & nature directly with clients, guiding them to understand how creative expression aids the mind-body connection in order to heal physically, mentally & spiritually.
Phoebe’s services include group workshops, as well private individual sessions where she is able to support each client through their own creative expression and exploration.
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Website: https://www.phoebehofsteede.com/
Digital Designer
Caitlin Joyce
Caitlin Joyce is an illustrator, artist, and graphic designer based in Brisbane, Australia.
Welcome to my colourful world! She has a degree in Visual Communication Design at the Queensland University of Technology. She enjoys experimentation with different traditional and digital mediums. Caitlin believes you learn better through play and experimentation. She facilitates freedom of expression through this sense of play.
Henna Artist
Sommer Jade
Sommer has been a professional henna artist for over a decade. Her practice covers a diverse range of henna usage including cottagecore works on homewares, henna stain embellished fabric scarves, jewellery and full body henna application. Sommer’s freestyle unique designs are for individuals who want to embrace their physical forms and help their inner beauty shine through. Using all natural and hand mixed Henna paste, this art form is gentle to our planet and on your skin.
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Website: https://www.purehenna.com.au/
Alternative and Holistic Health Practitioner
Tessa Bobir
Tessa Bobir is a skilled doula with diverse methodologies but her essence of being is to support Women on their life path as well as with healing and integration. With over 10 years experience, Tessa has worked as a Doula for families, Youth worker, Womb and Fertility Massage Therapist and Peri steam hydrotherapist providing emotional, physical and online support, wisdom and education on the topics of birth, motherhood, sexuality and overall thriving through major life transitions. As a mother herself, this work is close to her heart in providing the foundation of love, security and informed knowledge for families and women on their journey. Tessa is passionate about bringing women together to invoke remembrance on the importance of grounding, rest, reflection and nurturing firstly of ourselves, and then each other and the communities we place ourselves in.
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Tarot Therapy Seer
Vasiliky Dimi
Vasiliky has been deeply devoted to Personal & Spiritual Development for the past 20 years. She is dedicated to helping you identify and dissolve your blockages to manifest the life of your dreams and more. She has been aware of her abilities from as young as she can remember. Her wish is to assist in your soul progression to activate you to the next level. Vasiliky shares the magyk she experiences in the world with you to assist you to remember your truth and be liberated.
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Website: Vasiliky.com
Jeweller
Alex Suckling
Alex, the talented jeweler behind Staghorn Boutique, is renowned for crafting exquisite custom jewelry pieces that captivate patrons worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to sustainability, his artistry centers around utilizing recycled metals to create bespoke works that beautifully reflect the essence of their wearers. Staghorn Boutique unveils an impressive array of creations, ranging from whimsical upcycled spoon designs to intricate fractal-inspired mixed media metal art and meticulously crafted sterling silver sculptures rendered through digital 3D technology. Alex's ingenuity knows no bounds as he continually pushes the boundaries of craftsmanship, leaving an indelible mark on the world of jewelry design.
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Website: https://www.staghornboutique.com.au/
Mixed Media Artist
Chanté Ranclaud
Chanté Ranclaud, an artist hailing from Samford, embraces her creative impulse with utmost reverence. Her current exploration revolves around native flora and fauna, manifested through geometric, organic, and detailed paintings. Preferring the present moment, Chanté paints spontaneously, open to serendipitous occurrences. This process yields insights and personal growth through creative expression. Painting brings Chanté a vivacious sense of being, and she fervently promotes creative outlets for trauma healing. With her profound dedication to capturing nature's beauty, Chanté Ranclaud serves as an inspiring artist, advocating the transformative power of art as a source of healing and self-discovery.
Aromatherapist & massage therapist
Sharon Wood
Sharon, a wellspring of wisdom in the realm of wellness practices, radiates knowledge across various domains. Her forthcoming workshops will delve into the realms of aromatherapy, massage, and cycle tracking, where she imparts her extensive expertise. As the author of 'The Empowerment Cycle,' Sharon derives immense joy from disseminating the wealth of knowledge acquired through years of diligent research and hands-on experience in the field. With a genuine passion for empowering others, Sharon is a beacon of guidance, enriching the lives of individuals by sharing her invaluable insights and fostering personal growth in the realm of holistic well-being.
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Website: https://emgoddess.com.au/